Preserving Our Legacy: The Importance of the Czech Heritage Award

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The Czech Cultural Heritage Award is presented to an outstanding individual in the state of Nebraska who has made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and growth of Czech culture. This prestigious award recognizes those who have dedicated their time, talents, and resources to fostering a deeper understanding of Czech traditions, language, arts, and heritage within the local community and beyond.

Nebraska has a strong Czech heritage, with a rich history of Czech immigrants who settled in the state in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over the years, their descendants have played a vital role in preserving cultural practices such as folk music, traditional crafts, Czech cuisine, and the Czech language. The Czech Cultural Heritage Award honors those individuals who carry forward these traditions, helping to ensure that Czech culture remains a living, vibrant part of Nebraska’s diverse cultural landscape.

This award is not only a recognition of past accomplishments but also serves as an encouragement for future generations to continue celebrating and sharing Czech culture. Whether through community events, educational programs, artistic endeavors, or other forms of cultural outreach, recipients of the Czech Cultural Heritage Award are seen as champions of cultural growth who help strengthen the ties between Nebraska’s Czech-American community and the wider public.

Through their dedication and passion, these individuals play a crucial role in enriching Nebraska's cultural diversity and ensuring that Czech heritage remains an enduring and dynamic influence in the state’s cultural fabric.

Submit your nomination using the below form.

Heritage Award Application.pdf

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